The Alien franchise began when sequels were rare and often disappointing. After Alien and Aliens succeeded, a third movie was inevitable. While Alien 3 divided fans, it concluded Ellen Ripley's story-yet it was just the beginning. From Alien 3 to Romulus and the Alien Earth series, the journey has been full of twists and unanswered questions. Why was the Alien 3 director sabotaged? What role did Newt almost play in Alien Resurrection? And what's next for the franchise under Disney? This is the definitive history of Alien like you've never heard it before.